Introducing my Spicy Baked Tomato and Ricotta Pasta.. When I think about baked, cheesy pasta dishes, my mind immediately goes to Naples and the beauty that is freshly made ricotta, tomatoes in the peak of seasonal goodness and the heat of red chilli.
Green Mango & Daikon Slaw
GREEN MANGO & DAIKON SLAWIngredients:400g daikon radish, finely shredded 1 green mango, peeled and finely shredded2 spring onions, thinly sliced2 small carrots, peeled and finely shredded1 tbsp finely shredded mint leavesVegan Nuoc Mam Ingredients:Juice of 1/2 lime1.5 tbsp vegan fish sauce (I like Fysh Sauce by Cocomino)1/2 tbsp chilli sauce (I like to use Linghams …
Bean and Lentil Salad
BEAN & LENTIL SALADIngredients:2 shallots, thinly sliced3 cloves roasted garlic, finely chopped2 tsp olive oil400g can brown lentils, drained and rinsed10-12 semi dried tomatoes, finely sliced (5 or 6 tomatoes halved, placed face up on a tray, drizzled with garlic olive oil and baked at 170°C for 2 hours, flattened and cooked for a further …
Mediterranean Risoni Style Salad
We were out perusing the grocery aisles, I was craving a risoni salad, but couldn't find any gluten free risoni. Our local grocer, who normally stocked it, had stopped selling the product, and I found myself in a bit of a pickle. What to use instead of risoni, that might have the same texture and …
Italian Green Beans
What’s for dinner tonight?If you're like me, you're always on the look out for something that is both healthy and (of course) delicious. Now, when it comes to cooking vegetables, I can tell you, simple is generally the best way to go. I find, theres nothing better than letting the fresh taste and beauty of …
Herby Pangrattato Stuffed Lebanese Courgettes
Memories, travel memories to be exact, are often (if not always) punctuated by food for me. Whether it be walking through a market square gazing at the incredible fresh produce on offer, wandering through a back street and encountering the most delicious smell (which of course you track and follow , resulting in an amazing, …
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Ginger Chilli Wonton Soup
Because sometimes you just need a bowl of 'health'....No fancy story or reason behind this beauty, it is simply the result of craving a soup filled with vegetables and just a little bit of spice.Mangia! GINGER CHILLI WONTON SOUP*serves 4Soup Ingredients:1 litre vegetable stock2 tbsp coconut aminos (you can substitute with Tamari or gluten free …
Spanakopita Bites
Those that know me, know that I absolutely love to cook and have people over for meals, snacks, breakfast, second breakfast, morning tea, elevensies, brunch, luncheon, afternoon tea, dinner, supper (well, you get the picture).... really any reason to spend some time eating, having a cuppa and just simply having a bit of a chin …
Mushroom and Potato Pierogi
It seems that every country and culture has their own version of a dumpling... and I can safely tell you, I am in love with them all! I mean seriously, who can resist a delicious bite sized parcel of concentrated flavour, generously coated in a luscious sauce?! So, it is with great pleasure that I introduce you …
Goodness ‘Green-ness’ Stuffed Flatbread
Are you more of a savoury or sweet fan?Well, for me, I'm more of a savoury fan, but I absolutely love the idea of sweet 'toaster strudels'. There's something about the convenience of a tasty meal that can be popped straight into the toaster that just really appeals to me.So, why not combine savoury and …